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6 Tips for Treating Your Pet's Arthritis

For pet owners, watching your furry companions suffer the effects of arthritis can be heartbreaking. Osteo arthritis, a painful condition of the joints caused by inflammation, is the most common cause of arthritis in dogs and cat, and also the most common cause of lameness. This means it can also b .....

My Cat has an Itching Problem. What can I do?

Q: I have a cat that is 13 years old. He has a problem with itching - so much that he is losing hair on the back. He was okay this winter but as soon as the snow started melting this itching problem began again. He does not appear to have fleas. We are from MN and are just coming out of a very hard winter. What can I use on his skin and now his wound. I saw that aloe ver .....

Watch Your Pets for Signs of Arthritis

Arthritis is a major source of chronic pain in dogs. The most common form is osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. It begins with damage to the cartilage that protects the joint surfaces and allows for the smooth, pain-free movement of the joint. This is conventionally considered to be largely due to the long-term, cumulative effect of mechanical stre .....

Pets Can Get Frostbite and Hypothermia Too

Winter's frigid temperatures and howling wind is the perfect excuse to stay in and curl up in a blanket, but our pets still need to get outdoors for exercise and f .....

Road Salt is Toxic to Pets

As reluctant as we may feel sometimes, our pets still need to get outdoors for exercise and fresh air in the cold winter months. But even as we bundle up to take Fido for a walk, it .....

Polluted Pets Are Full of Environmental Toxins

You can't read a paper without learning about the health impact of pollution, but many people are shocked to learn that o .....

Toxic Treats: Foods That Can Harm Your Pet

Most of us like to share a "people food" treats with our pets from time to time, and increasing numbers of pet-owners are opting to feed their four-legged friends home-cooked or raw foods. While this is an excellent opportunity to improve our pets' nut .....

Treat Your Pet's Periodontal Disease Naturally

How much do you know about your pet's oral health? Chances are you're in the dark about some important issues, including periodontal disease, the most common dental condition affecting dogs and cats. Periodontal disease is an inflammation and/o .....

Examine Your Pet's Teeth to Catch Problems Early

We all know the importance of daily brushing and flossing and regular visits to the dentist for ourselves and our family. However, what many pet owners don't realize is that proper pet dental care is an essential part of keeping our furry friends happy and healthy, too. It's not just a matter of the aestheti .....

Treat Canine Heatstroke Quickly and Naturally

Your pooch may love getting out on the open road or frolicking in the water at the beach, but summer's heat can be particularly hard on our four-legged friends. Heatstroke is a serious problem many dogs encounter as the mercury rises—but it doesn't have to be. Dogs regulate body temperature largely through breathing. If the air temperature around them is .....